by Saige Hoying
Music has always been a reminder that we’re better when we create together. There’s something genuinely special about hearing two artists collaborating on the same track as they challenge each other, blend ideas, and find something neither would’ve discovered alone. Working together opens a door to new perspectives, sounds, and emotions for both artists. Creativity thrives in community, and those shared spaces are what allow musicians and art to flourish and remain consistently inspired.
Here at Olivia Management, our artists know the power of collaboration in a creative space, and they’ve shown just how impactful it can be. To celebrate the community they contribute to and the music that comes from it, we’re highlighting some of their standout collaborations below.
Mary Gauthier and Vince Gill - “Some Times”
Among Mary’s most notable recent collaborations is the song she wrote with Grammy winner Vince Gill titled “Some Times.” The song is a beautiful testament to the painful and complex history of America and, as Mary recounts, was written “from deep conversations, hard truths, and the kind of honesty that co-writers come to when a really good song has us in its sights.”
Aaron Lee Tasjan - “Nightmare” Lafemmebear Remix
Aaron Lee’s “Nightmare” reflects on the fear and danger queer individuals face, speaking on the rising violence and anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. In an interview with Variety, Tasjan shares how much Lafemmebear (neo-soul/electronic artist and producer) added to the track after remixing it: “She was able to take it a step further… speaking to her own experiences and how she relates to what she’s seeing.”
Derek Webb and Abbie Parker - Dead Ringer Rubber Bridge
Collaboration in the music industry doesn’t always look like writing a song together. In the instance of Derek Webb and his wife Abbie Parker, their teamwork resulted in a new product helping guitarists everywhere. After realizing he loved the velvety tone of a rubber bridged guitar, Derek began working with Abbie to make the sound more accessible in the form of a detachable “Dead Ringer” rubber bridge that allows him to play music in his preferred artistic way.
Jeremy Lister and Street Corner Symphony
Finding their beginning in NBC’s show The Sing Off in 2010, Street Corner Symphony has built an established career as an a cappella group. Tenor Jeremy Lister has remained a core member since the group’s founding, and together the group has continued to make energetic music and contribute to charitable causes while appealing to all audiences in many genres.
Ruthie Collins and Paul Freeman - “Come Around (For Christmas)”
Under the group name “Little Lion,” American singer/songwriter Ruthie Collins and Welsh artist Paul Freeman created an emotional duet titled “Come Around (for Christmas)” that was featured in the Hallmark Movie A Royal Montana Christmas. Although the pair no longer make music together, the short-lived collaboration gave life to a beautiful work that will live on forever.